On Sunday, inmate Javier Ayala escaped from the Grant County Jail in Ulysses.

Due to the quick response and coordination between Grant County Dispatch, deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, officers with the Ulysses Police Department , and personnel from Grant County EMS, a perimeter was established within minutes of the escape being reported.

Ayala was located and taken back into custody within approximately one block of the facility after a short search. There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.

The Sheriff has ordered an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape. The investigation is ongoing and will examine how the incident occurred, as well as what corrective actions or security measures may be necessary to help prevent similar incidents in the future.